This charity runs the UK’s only free, confidential, 24-hour helpline for vulnerable and isolated older people, available every day and night of the year. Since launching nationally in November 2013 it has received almost 1.5m calls, some simply “to say goodnight”. It has also recruited and trained over 4000 volunteers who make weekly calls to older people, or exchange a letter. Thanks to early support from the Big Lottery Fund and Founding Partners, the charity has established robust services in all areas of its helpline and friendship operations, and in October 2016 it completed a major project to open a new helpline office in Blackpool with 170 staff. The charity has now moved into its next phase of development to significantly grow further dependable, sustainable income from multiple sources to allow delivery of ambitious plans, and to support the operational growth and expansion of the charity’s activities, including the development of a national network of regional volunteer hubs.

Purpose

We are looking for an outstanding digital communications expert who can deliver the digital marketing and social media activity through the creation and management of web and social media content and the successful delivery of online marketing campaigns.

Key Relationships: Fundraising, Communications and Operations Teams

Responsibilities

Website

Create, edit and publish content updates and web pages

Ensure content is optimised for all search engines and devices

Develop model replies and shaping other communications in conjunction with appropriate teams

Produce regular analytics reports for both internal and external stakeholders

Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret report on data

Knowledge and understanding of SEO

Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to use basic Photoshop or equivalent

Effective time management and organisational skills. Ability to multi task and work effectively under pressure, managing changing priorities whilst maintaining excellent and scrupulous attention to detail

Ability to take initiative

Values and Behaviours

An understanding of and commitment to the work and values of the charity, and an ability to demonstrate those values in their work

An empathy and understanding of the issues that affect older people

Passionate about tackling the stigma of isolation and loneliness

A proven ability to demonstrate high degree of personal integrity, self-determination and honesty

Energetic, self-motivated with high standards and an appropriate professional image

Commitment to the aims of the service and charity’s vision

The application deadline for this position is rolling, and we are considering applicants as we receive your details. Please don’t hesitate to send your CV and covering letter to Charlotte Wilmot, Director, Eardley Wilmot, charlotte@eardleywilmot.co.uk, and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. We very much look forward to hearing from you.